Pat Jenkins
Sidney Francis "Pat" Jenkins (born December 25, 1911 or 1914 in Norfolk (Virginia) , † September 2, 2006 ) was an American jazz musician (trumpet, vocals).
Jenkins was a founding member of the Savoy Sultans in 1937 , where he was heard not only on the trumpet, but also as a band vocalist in titles such as "We'd Rather Jump Than Swing". After completing military service during World War II, he worked at Tab Smith . 1946/47 he took part in record sessions by Wynonie Harris and Big Joe Turner ; from 1951 to 1976 he was a member of Buddy Tate's orchestra , which had an engagement in the New York Celebrity Club . In the field of jazz he was involved in 21 recording sessions between 1938 and 1973.
Web links
- Pat Jenkins at Discogs (English)
- Eugene Chadbourne : Pat Jenkins at Allmusic (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jenkins, Pat |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jenkins, Sidney Francis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 25, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Norfolk (Virgini) |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 2, 2006 |